I chose my favorite apps based on ones that I find to be very effective with my 4 year old son and ones that I feel would work very well in a PreK classroom. Although I haven't taught in a classroom in 8 years, my last teaching experience was in a PreK Special Needs classroom. This technology was not available then, but I know that my students would have greatly benefitted from these tools and from the apps listed below.
1. See.Touch.Learn. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/see.touch.learn./id406826506?mt=8 This is a really neat app that encourages vocabulary development in young children. Individualized lessons can be created at various learning levels for students.
2. LetterSchool http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/letterschool-lite/id481067676?mt=8 When it comes to learning letters and numerals and how to write them, this app is a fantastic tool. It allows children to trace the letters and numerals in a fun and interactive way. Then students can show mastery by creating the letter or numeral without guidelines. My son loves this app!
3. Abby - Preschool Shape Puzzle http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abby-preschool-shape-puzzle/id447995718?mt=8 What a fun app for creating and completing images. Children can drag puzzle pieces to the correct spot in order to complete a fun and motivating image. Then, a silly monkey awards them when the puzzle is finished correctly.
4. Things That Go Together http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/things-that-go-together/id490647359?mt=8 I really enjoy this app that focuses on the important skills of language development and problem solving. Children are presented with pairs of pictures that they need to correctly match as to which go together. I particularly like that I can add my own voice to the app so that my son can hear me reading the items aloud. It is definitely a multi-sensory tool that engages the senses of sight, touch and hearing. I also love it that it is totally customizable and can be made to fit the student.
5. The Cat in the Hat http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cat-in-hat-dr.-seuss-lite/id409977857?mt=8&v0=WWW-NAUS-ITSTOP100&ign-mpt=uo%3D2 I love this book! On this app, children can simply read the story and view the interesting Dr. Seuss images or they can listen to the story being read aloud to them. Words are highlighted as they are read aloud when touched. What a fantastic way to engage in a classical story like The Cat in the Hat.
6. Motion Math - Hungry Fish http://motionmathgames.com/motion-math-hungry-fish/ This is a fun app that focuses on addition and subtration fluency. My son thinks it is so much fun and he particularly likes how he can change the fish's fins and colors.
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